--- title: Grandma Elsie’s Caribbean Jerk Chicken description: The Grossman Group knows the ROI of effective leadership, change management and employee engagement, and helps Fortune 100 companies achieve it. --- AGENCY OF THE YEAR THE HOLMES REPORT — EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATION • BOUTIQUE PR AGENCY OF THE YEAR PRWEEK—RUNNER UP • PRINT DESIGN WINNER RAGAN'S VIDEO, VISUAL & VIRTUAL AWARDS [![TGG-Turns-25_Black](https://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/hubfs/1_NB%202022%20Web%20Assets/TGG%20Logo/TGG-Turns-25_Black.svg)](https://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/) ![Grandma Elsie's Caribbean Jerk Chicken](https://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/hubfs/thanksgiving-2019-caribbean-jerk-chicken.jpg) [Print Recipe](https://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/thanksgiving/grandma-elsies-caribbean-jerk-chicken#) # Grandma Elsie’s Caribbean Jerk Chicken Time: 1 hour 15 minutes plus at least 6 hours marinating Serves Six   ## Ingredients: 1. 2 tablespoons allspice berries 2. 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 3. 2 garlic cloves 4. 1 small onion, chopped 5. 2 Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, halved, stems removed (*Caution: These peppers are very hot, use to taste) 6. 6 scallions, roughly chopped 7. 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 8. 3 tablespoons Grandma Elsie’s Famous Spices (2 tablespoons + 2 3/4 teaspoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, pinch powdered ginger, pinch nutmeg, pinch salt) 9. 2 tablespoons soy sauce 10. 2 tablespoons olive oil 11. 1 tablespoon rum 12. 1 tablespoon malt vinegar 13. 1 teaspoon kosher salt 14. 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, thickly sliced 15. Juice of two large limes (about 4 tablespoons) 16. 6 large chicken legs (skin-on, leg and thigh attached) ## Directions: 1. Put allspice, thyme, garlic, onion, chiles, scallions, peppercorns, Grandma Elsie’s (or sugar, cinnamon, powdered ginger, nutmeg, salt) plus soy sauce, olive oil, rum, malt vinegar, salt, fresh ginger and lime juice in a blender or food processor and puree into a marinade. 2. Put chicken and marinade into two sealable plastic bags, pressing out excess air, then turn bags over several times to distribute marinade. Put bags of chicken in a shallow pan and marinate in refrigerator for at least six hours, preferably overnight, turning once or twice. 3. Cook on outdoor grill, turning frequently, until internal temp reaches 160 degrees and outside is slightly charred. 4. Alternatively, put chicken in a baking dish, add seasoning paste and coat chicken well, using a spoon. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. 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